If Washington were still locked in an uneasy military standoff with the Soviet Union, there might be a strong case for national sacrifice.

He was not concerned by the military standoff across the 100-mile waterway, or by the political tensions that bar direct commerce.

Some countries in the Middle East have also been selling gold, in part to help pay for the military standoff with Iraq.

The most volatile issue the president addressed, a military standoff with India over the disputed territory of Kashmir, persists along the border.

The military standoff is widely seen as a gain for President Najibullah and a disillusioning blow to the rebels.

But he reached no concrete agreements on easing their military standoff.

He was exiled to Western Europe after the tense military standoff on the streets in which he tried seize power from his brother.

In the last few days she has virtually disappeared from view, saying little in public about the military standoff.

Only a military standoff will lead to a lasting peace, by reversing Serbian expansion.

A13 Pakistan's information minister welcomed reports that India was considering easing the military standoff.